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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · ARCA-SWISS Monoball Z1 SP - not working for me | |
I bought a ARCA-SWISS Monoball Z1 SP in a hurry because of it's weight capacity (132 lbs.) and brand. My old head is a Manfrotto P&T, but it's under capacity for weight and I need Arca Swiss compatibility.
I thought with such a huge capacity on the Z1 SP, I'd never have to worry about weight. However, I know I need to upgrade my tripod (Manfrotto WN 3221) because I'm past it's weight capability. I thought I could get away with this combo with none of the tripod legs extended to do some AF tuning with my D5 and 400/2.8G (totaling 13 lbs). I'm still getting creep - I find my focus point, but then as I tighten down, the lens moves up and to the right.
Is this because of the tripod legs, the head or both?
I want to upgrade the head first, then the legs. My usage is for occasional landscapes, af tuning and general "stuff". I want to keep under $400 for the head. Currently, I have a RRS foot on the 400, and a Wimberley plate that I attach to everything else. Not a fan of RRS, I'm considering the Kirk BH-1. Reading reviews on B&H, most of the reviews are using "heavy" lenses like a 70-200/2.8, so it's hard to take them into consideration. I don't want to get into a Gimball.
I don't know a lot about tripods and heads, but I like overkill. I've been happy with my Kirk monopod head. Any suggestions on where to go with this? I want something that'll work and be done with it.
Thanks
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